Section Supervisor

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About the Role

This position is your chance to play a vital role in maintaining the infrastructure that connects our communities. You will supervise highway, facility, and equipment maintenance activities within the Devils Lake District and East Section. Your day will involve ensuring that highways, the Devils Lake to Fort Totten shared use path, facilities, and equipment are kept in top condition.

You will be the operational leader on the ground, responding to roadway emergencies and assigning staff and equipment to critical projects. This role requires close collaboration with the Devils Lake West Section supervisor to ensure shared equipment is up to date on routine maintenance. You will also assist in the installation, inspection, and repair of signs, guardrails, and attenuation devices, while overseeing the operation of necessary maintenance equipment.

Beyond the physical maintenance, you will serve as a key administrative leader. You will assist in interviewing and hiring staff, assign tasks, and serve as the initial point of contact for the Hefti Rest Area caretaker regarding maintenance issues. Conducting employee safety meetings and handling personnel issues will be a regular part of your responsibilities, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.

Hiring Process

To be considered for this role, you must submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Your application materials, including your resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how your experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Please note that application materials are not considered in this scoring; you must provide detailed responses to the questionnaire. Employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing the interview process, a required drug test, job function screening, reference check, and driving records check.

If you experience technical difficulties during the application process, contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team at dot.recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651.

Equal Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provisions of services. We comply with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10. Please note that NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and is not an E-Verify employer.

Work location

Work model: On-site

551, College Drive North, Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota, 58301, United States

Devils Lake, North Dakota

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAssign staff and equipment to projects and respond to roadway emergencies
check_circleOperate and oversee heavy equipment for maintenance duties
check_circleServe as initial contact for Hefti Rest Area maintenance issues
check_circleConduct employee safety meetings and handle personnel issues
check_circleProvide construction assistance and input on project priorities
check_circleSupervise highway, facility, and equipment maintenance activities
check_circleAssist in interviewing and hiring staff while assigning tasks
check_circleInstall, inspect, and repair signs, guardrails, and attenuation devices

Requirements

verifiedHigh school diploma or GED
verifiedFive years of highway related maintenance, construction, or transportation services work experience
verifiedValid Class A drivers license with air brakes and cargo-tanker endorsement
verifiedWork after hours, on weekends, and holidays during emergency events
verifiedReport to work within 30 minutes during emergency or storm situations

Nice to Have

Previous experience in safely operating equipment such as tractors with attachments, farm trucks, etc.

Company

NYS Department of Transportation

Industry

Civil Engineering

Headquarters

Albany, NY

Open Roles

The New York State Department of Transportation, headquartered in Albany, NY, operates within the civil engineering and public infrastructure sector. The agency is responsible for coordinating and developing comprehensive transportation policies for the entire state. Its scope includes managing the development and operation of facilities and services across highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways, and aviation infrastructure. A core function involves formulating and maintaining a long-range statewide master plan to ensure the balanced growth of both public and private commuter and general transportation networks. In addition to infrastructure planning, the department administers a public safety program for railroads and motor carriers engaged in intrastate commerce. This role involves directing state regulation regarding rates and service while providing oversight on the safe operation of publicly subsidized systems. These systems include bus lines, commuter railroads, and subway networks managed through the Public Transportation Safety Board. The organization works to ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards across the diverse transportation modes under its jurisdiction within New York.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Highway Maintenance, Highway Construction, Heavy Equipment Operation, Class A Drivers License, Air Brakes, Cargo-Tanker Endorsement.

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Frequently asked questions about Section Supervisor at NYS Department of Transportation

What does a Section Supervisor at NYS Department of Transportation do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Section Supervisor at NYS Department of Transportation will assign staff and equipment to projects and respond to roadway emergencies; operate and oversee heavy equipment for maintenance duties; serve as initial contact for hefti rest area maintenance issues; and conduct employee safety meetings and handle personnel issues.

What are the requirements for this Section Supervisor role?expand_more

To qualify for the Section Supervisor at NYS Department of Transportation position, applicants should have: High school diploma or GED; Five years of highway related maintenance, construction, or transportation services work experience; Valid Class A drivers license with air brakes and cargo-tanker endorsement; Work after hours, on weekends, and holidays during emergency events; and Report to work within 30 minutes during emergency or storm situations.

Where is the Section Supervisor role at NYS Department of Transportation located?expand_more

Section Supervisor at NYS Department of Transportation is based in 551, College Drive North, Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota, 58301, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Section Supervisor job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

NYS Department of Transportation has listed this Section Supervisor role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Section Supervisor role?expand_more

Section Supervisor at NYS Department of Transportation typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

What skills do you need for the Section Supervisor role at NYS Department of Transportation?expand_more

Key skills for Section Supervisor at NYS Department of Transportation include Highway Maintenance; Highway Construction; Heavy Equipment Operation; Class A Drivers License; Air Brakes; and Cargo-Tanker Endorsement.

What education is required for Section Supervisor at NYS Department of Transportation?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or GED required.

What category does the Section Supervisor role belong to?expand_more

Section Supervisor at NYS Department of Transportation is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.

About NYS Department of Transportation

In addition to infrastructure planning, the department administers a public safety program for railroads and motor carriers engaged in intrastate commerce. This role involves directing state regulation regarding rates and service while providing oversight on the safe operation of publicly subsidized systems. These systems include bus lines, commuter railroads, and subway networks managed through the Public Transportation Safety Board. The organization works to ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards across the diverse transportation modes under its jurisdiction within New York.

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